Colorful Life: A Unique Art-creation Studio

Interior Design

Adjacent to a night market in Xituan District, Taichung City, a number of containers in different sizes are located randomly on a public area surrounded by brushes. This is a temporary area available for artists to create and display their fashionable and modern art works.

Each container in the Colorful Life project, designed by Sheng-Hsin Hsu, is painted primarily in white and splashed with distinguishing colors, transforming them into unique art-creation studios. The diverse design skills applied to each container have brought forth a rich tapestry of art cultures.

The service center, painted in white and splashed with diverse colors, features wood tables and chairs, rattan and leather couches, and a reception counter designed based on the concept of the Five Elements, a traditional Chinese philosophy that describes the relationships of everything in the universe. This combination of distinct materials and colors creates a powerful and vibrant atmosphere within the space.

The public area, surrounded by plantings, serves as an exhibition space for art works. It presents a dynamic integration of space, art creations, and human beings, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the artistic atmosphere.

The Colorful Life project spans 143 square meters and was completed in January 2017 in Taichung City, Taiwan. It showcases the potential of container houses for artistic displays and addresses the issue of metallic waste through their recycling characteristics. Additionally, the project aims to foster a connection between artists and the public by providing an area for family participation in art activities.

The mobility of the container houses has made art more accessible and known to the public, attracting attention and intrigue. The Colorful Life project was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in 2018 in the Interior Space, Retail, and Exhibition Design category. This prestigious award recognizes designs that demonstrate creativity, resourcefulness, and a commitment to improving quality of life through art, science, design, and technology.

Image Credits: Sun-Life Interior Design


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: SHENG-HSIN HSU
Image Credits: Sun-Life Interior Design
Project Team Members: Sheng-Hsin Hsu
Project Name: Colorful Life
Project Client: SHENG-HSIN HSU


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